Last Chance for Tickets to Barn Dance

Click on image to view full-size poster on BVBTC website.

Put Your Boots on a New Trail Section

Photo credit: Marj Horsley, 2018.

Since the fall, volunteers of the BVBTC have been working behind the
scenery on building a new woodland route to relocate a section of trail
north of Epping off a road allowance. Blain (pictured) and wife, Marj,
took a leading role in the completion of this project. They and a number
of volunteers toiled over 140 hours to clear and cut nearly 2 km(!) of
new trail onto a BTC managed property. Blain and Marj recently completed
the signage and final clearing at both ends of the new route, putting the
finishing touches on the project. And the road allowance route is now
re-purposed as the Allan Side Trail. A gift to hikers!

Thanks so much, Blain and Marj! Kudos also to Bob Hann and the newly formed
Flying Squad for some final brushing out and grass trimming on the trail prior
to opening July 6. You can give them something back by enjoying this new
woodland section.

Seeing Stars at Joint RASC-BVBTC Event

Photo credit: Phil Chow, 2018.

A great combination of activities and participants from both organization
resulted in a full day of excitement.

The afternoon began with two hikes to showcase our beautiful Beaver Valley
Bruce Trail. One intrepid group tackled the Chuck Grant Side Trail loop and
were treated to views of the Duncan Crevice Caves and Pinnacle Rock, while
at the same time getting a good workout. The other group enjoyed a nice walk
through Loree Forest, with beautiful views over Georgian Bay from the top of
the escarpment. That set the stage for some hungry folks to dig into a BBQ
and potluck dinner back on the conservatory grounds.

The evenings activities began with a fascinating lecture by Ian Wheelband of
the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) on cosmology. Of course the
highlight of the evening was a chance to view the night skies. Aided with
telescopes and the help of RASC volunteers, participants were able to have
clear views of the sun, the moon and even distant Saturn! What a thrill!

Many thanks to the volunteers at E.C. Carr RASC Observatory for hosting this
fun event. Let’s do it again!

More Kids Hikes for Fall. Ooh, What Fun!

Photo
credit: Tina MacPhail.

Join Tina MacPhail as she leads two special hikes this fall. The hikes are
geared for kids 4-10 and their parents. It’s a fun family adventure
that lets kids explore nature at their own pace, taking time to examine any
interesting trees, rocks, flowers, mosses and critters. Games and activities
along the way will add to the fun.

The hike on Sept 9 tours along the escarpment south of Sligo Side Trail. The
October 9 hike at Hogg’s Falls may even have fall foliage to add to the
excitement of Thanksgiving.

Membership is not required to join our hikes. New hikers are always welcome.
See the
September Hikes Schedule for full details on this month’s
organized hikes.